Fan Fiction ❯ From Loneliness, With Love ❯ Fire's Burning ( Chapter 4 )

Chapter 4: Fire's burning…

I stood in the hallway, stunned. Not just by the fact that Ramsey had just told me he'd give me a ride home but by the fact that I'd just sucked some guy's finger… wait, that sounded more perverted than I meant it… I mean I well… ok I think I'll stop thinking now.

I walked slowly back to the chemistry room. Then I smelled it… something like burning… something is most definitely burning… Oh shit! A second later the fire alarm went off and I was in blind panic mode.

"Oh god oh god oh god oh god" I muttered senselessly, glancing around for the nearest exit. I was in the middle of a hallway.

Students were now pouring out of classrooms excitedly and chatting loudly. Most people seemed to be thoroughly enjoying this break in class. However, I was starting to hyperventilate.

A cool hand gripped my arm and I jumped nearly a foot. "Iie!"

"Oh come on you nutbar." Came a bored British voice. "You're not going to die, so let's get you evacuated."

I turned around to see Skye staring at me. I gripped her arm tightly "FIRE!"

She sighed, having gone through this before with me "Just walk, and breathe. You'll be fine. Nothing's going to roast you like a marshmallow. Just follow auntie Skye." She smiled playfully at me and began dragging me down the hallway.

I would have hit her over the head had I not been getting dizzy from hyperventilating.

She guided me through the hallways and out a door. She pushed us through crowds of people until we came to some clear ground. "Now sit your bum down while I find your teacher to tell him you didn't perish in the school."

Obediently I sat down and put my head to my knees, taking calming breaths. Things were starting to clear and I no longer felt like I might be burnt to a crisp in my own hell…

I felt a hard jolt to my back and some male laughing "Sorry dude! Didn't see ya down there!'

Dammit… I've been stepped on again… I sighed and prayed to have the earth swallow me up then and there.

I felt a gentle hand on my shoulder and I looked up to see Skye's smiling face. "You alright?"

I smiled faintly. "Thanks."

She sat down beside me. "I was talking to your teacher, and he said that the fire was from an unattended Bunsen burner in your classroom. Apparently your new lab partner left the burner after burning his hand. And I heard that you followed after him… AND that you fainted earlier in class? If you don't mind me asking, exactly HOW hot is he?"

My eyes widened and I blushed. I scratched the back of my head absently, "Who said that… err…"

"Darnitall child, I know you're gay. I've known for ages! The fact that since knowing me, you've never once checked me out was a sure-fire sign. That and most boys don't read Gravitation" [1]

I blushed even more. Hey, I didn't think it was that obvious… I guess I am stupider than I look… not that I really look stupid… I think my brain's broke from hyperventilating.

"And there's nothing to be ashamed of you fruitcake. I've kissed my share or girls in my time." She smiled and patted me on the shoulder.

I stared over at her… is it bad when your only friend scares the shit out of you? Oh well, she did get me out of the school alive… which reminds me, I think I should murder Ramsey if the teacher ever gets through murdering him…

"OH MAN! HIDE ME!" Ramsey yelled as he dove behind Skye and I. "The teacher's freaking on me!"

Both Skye and I turned to stare at Ramsey…

"Are you the fire bearing one that tried to destroy our school?" Skye asked, her voice void of emotion.

"Err…" Ramsey trailed off and glanced around frantically. "I guess…"

Skye grabbed him in a tight hug "You are my new best friend! I've been trying to get out of here for AGES! And you nearly succeeded! You want me to help you hide?"

Ramsey nodded and I had a sinking feeling I knew what Skye was going to do…

"Stand up, and don't do anything stupid, let me handle this…"

Ramsey obediently followed and I grinned… he was about to get a surprise.

"OH MY GOSH! THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME! You are my HERO! I could have DIED in that fire, being trapped in the loo and all! You're such a brave young man!"

Everyone within 20 meters turned to look at Skye

"Err… but you're…"

"Shut up and play along if you want your arse saved…" Skye muttered "THANK YOU!" She yelled and pulled him into a what appeared to be passionate kiss.

"Miss Niles! What are you doing?" Yelled someone.

Everyone turned to see the Physics teacher Mr. Mantyka running towards us.

"Oh Mr. Mantyka! This charming young man saved me! I was stuck in a stall in the loo! And he heard me yelling!"

"He did?" The teacher's eyes widened as he stood beside Skye

"MR. RISLEY!" Roared our chemistry teacher as he drew closer.

I gulped… now if Skye could fool Mr. Drackett then we would be home free… probably…

"Oh Mr. Drackett! This charming man saved me!" Skye said… yet again

"HE DID?" Mr. Drackett yelled.

"Now, Brett," Mr. Mantyka said, "Why are you yelling at the poor boy, he saved one of our best drama students."

Skye smiled and hugged Ramsey.

Yes, that was Skye, one of the best drama students in the school. Her high respect with teachers and outstanding talent had saved her from many bad fates… I hated her and loved her for her talent both at the same time. And yet again, the teachers seemed to be buying one of her truly false stories. I had to applaud the girl

Mr. Drackett sighed, "Alright… you get off the hook, THIS TIME. But next time you leave an unattended Bunsen burner in my class, you're going to be six feet under."

After a second or three of glaring Mr. Drackett left, followed by Mr. Mantyka.

"See, I told you I'd save your arse." Skye smiled at Ramsey. "But, if you hurt my friend," She motioned towards me, "I will hurt you." She smiled sweetly and patted Ramsey on the shoulder. "Now, I must go see if I can get something to eat, all that work made me hungry." She walked off calmly and was swallowed up by the students.

"Is she always this intense?" Ramsey asked me, staring after her.

"If she scares you now, NEVER give her sugar…"

~*~

Man it kinda gives me a big churn in the tummy of what that girl can litterally act out. But at least she got me off the hook. Litterally, my mom would be sending thunder and lighting out if she ever found out I got a discipline notice....especcially from a bunsen burner.

That Mr. Dracket dude could've thrown a fit as well. But pretty much I was scared shit that I could barely think.....not that I ever think in the first place, but just play along, okay?

But being chased by girls, having a guy litterally feed off my hand and almost burning the school down to ashes. Boy never knew school days could be this fun over here, plus getting all that listed in one day.

Hey, you would think it was hell, but to me.....not that bad of a school for me...I just have to do it more often.....but I'll just scratch out the bunsen burner from now on.

I looked at Shady who was giving me a death look only satan could be proud of, I jumped back slightly, "Hey, what did I do!?"

Shady blinked hard and said, "I don't know wether to thank you for giving me a ride home or to kill you for almost giving me a heart attack!" I had to hand it to him for a second, but for a guy his size sure knows how to make a threat a promise. Does that mean I get to die early? Half of me says, 'Yay! heaven here I come' and then the other, 'Hell's gonna take me over baby[2]'

"Yeesh, I forgot that I left it on! What about you, you could've just turned it off yourself!!" I snapped.

"Because I was worried about you! You were screaming like a banshee, you sissy!" Shady snapped back.

"A sissy!? You just wait a minute there Mr. Garbage boy, I don't take that from half-pints like you!![3]" I said before turning around and leaving, there I settled it.......boy was I wrong.

"HALF PINT!?" Shady roared, "Why I outta-" Shady tackled me with his hands outstretched to strangle me. My eyes widened, as he grabbed me by the neck with such force I practically fell to the ground with him on top. He looked like he was going to punch me but he stopped. I opened one eye..then the other. Then I noticed what type of position we were in. Damn I had to fight tooth and nail not to yell, 'Oh just fuck me now!'

"Err...Ramsey?" Shady started, but I rolled my eyes and said, "I know, just get off me before I have to takle you."

Shady pretty much got the point and got off of me. He reached out his hand and I took it........with the wrong hand.

"Ahhh!!" I yelled, flopping back onto my ass, clutching my hand, that's going to hurt in the morning.

"Who's the sissy, blondie?" Shady said walking away. I had to glare at him. Smart Alec. I suddenly hear my cellphone ring in my pocket. Yeah, one reason why I bring a cell with me everywhere I go, is because my mom is a stalker, she doesn't trust me for not going somewhere without it......ever since I did a couple of......bad things.....take the toliet paper pranks on Halloween for example. And people would think I would dress up as a little angel? Over Satan Hill.

I answered the phone, just in time to hear, "RAMSOWEN RONALD RISLEY!!! YOU ARE SO FUCKING DEAD WHEN I GET HOME!!"

I had to shake my head wildly so I could get the annoying ringing in my eardrum, "I heard you loud and clear, sis. Do you have anything else or should I keep the phone a foot away from my ear so I don't lose my hearing?"

"Shut up, wise guy!" Nicole screeched through the other line, "I know what you did in school and I'm going to hurt you for it! You could've burned the school down and worse someone could've gotten hurt!!"

"Why do you care? You're hurting me now!" I said backing the phone away from my ear. I heard Nicole sigh and say, "Listen smart stuff, if you mess up my date for tonight at our house, you're going to die a slow and very painful death! I've worked hard on this relationship and I'm not going to lose it!!"

I blinked, my sister has been preaching on that she found her soul mate in campus. Wonder who the guy is, "So who is the guy's name and address so I can send him a sympathy card."

"Very funny little brother, I'll give you a hint, last name, Raven. But you better count your blessings because you won't be able to count once I devour your empty walnut case that you call a brain, I'm having this date as planned and no one is GOING TO STOP ME!!"

Click.

Such a charming sister, wouldn't you say? Litterally that's what I go through every single hour on the hour.

Buuuut. Did she say Raven? Wasn't that Shady's last name? Whoa, Nicole wouldn't go after a kid that is 5 years younger than her, no matter how hot he is.

IF she doesn't want me to ruin her date, then why does she get all the fun? Maybe perhaps I could invite someone over for a while just to chill out.

Hey, I bend the rules for my favor, you know what I'm sayin'?

I stuffed my cell back into my pocket and went to go find Shady. If I could find him in the crowd of prisoners of hell...I mean, students. I was able to catch a glimpse of his black and silver hair. I managed to make through the crowd of mischief and wild animals from the Amazon....I mean students and grabbed Shady by the arm and yanked him to the nearest area where no one was around.

"Wha!? Ramsey! What trouble are you going to cause this time? Flood the bathrooms or something?!" Shady complained, yanking his arm away.

"No, but I will keep that in mind if you want to escape from school again." Shady glared at me, but I ignored it, "Anyways, are you busy today?"

"Well to get to my next class, and the final one." Shady said annoyed. I shook my head, "No, I mean after school you numbskull."

"Oh." Shady said and thought about it for a while, then said, "No, I'm pretty much homealone for to night. My mom's at work overtime."

"I see. But do you have an older brother?"

"Huh? No, I have an older sister though, Lindsey Raven." He said with confussion of such random outtake of a question.

An older sister? O-kay, is Neon going out with- No, never. She wouldn't......would she?

"But where's your sister gone to? You did say you were home alone tonight."

"I dunno, probably going to some movie with her friends." Shady said, looking at me as though he was very lost.

Phew, that saved my breath, "Listen, I'm going to be home alone too as well, you think your mom wouldn't mind if....you could...stay over at my place?" Damn I _had_ to stutter.

Shady was rather quiet then said, "And this is _after_ you argue with me? I dunno how you forgive and forget so easily-"

I took his chin to my hand and tilted it up slightly, whispering "Do you think you forget this easily?" as I leaned in slightly for a kiss.

[1] Gravitation is an AMAZING shonen-ai manga/anime. ^^ ya'll should read it! Tis really funny too… and Shuichi's absolutely adorable. ^__^

[2] that's from one of my songs I've written, don't ask, I was bored x.x

[3] It was the same thing I said to my sister Mag except I said, "A sissy!? You just wait a minute there, Miss Short Stalk, I don't take that from half pints like you!!" And my sister is 4'9 and I'm 5'5..(she's 23 and I'm _way_ younger than that. By...erm 8 years tops. You do the math)